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door Sites in L.A.
Venice Canals Venice Beach
Built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney as part of his “Venice of With 75 miles of county coastline and numerous world-famous
America” plan, the Venice Canal Historic District is famous for its surf spots, Los Angeles is the quintessential city of the Endless
man-made canals, which evoked the canals of Venice, Italy and Summer. Venice Beach is one of many great L.A. beaches, and the
likewise featured gondola rides. The canals originally covered only one where the lively boardwalk upstages the Pacific Ocean. The
the entire area between Abbot Kinney, Pacific Ave., and Venice boardwalk is one of the best places in L.A. for people watching—
Blvd. Because of the growing popularity of automobiles, most everyone from colorful locals to visitors from around the globe.
of the canals were filled in 1929 to create streets like Windward There’s something for everyone on the concrete boardwalk: on one
Ave. and Market St. The remaining canals fell into disrepair for side there are specialty shops, restaurants and uniquely designed
decades, until they reopened in 1993 after a multimillion-dollar residences, and on the other a myriad of street performers, artists,
restoration. Finish off your weekend with a beautiful stroll along fortune tellers and much more.
the pedestrian-only Venice Canals.
Venice Canals Venice Beach
Built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney as part of his “Venice of With 75 miles of county coastline and numerous world-famous
America” plan, the Venice Canal Historic District is famous for its surf spots, Los Angeles is the quintessential city of the Endless
man-made canals, which evoked the canals of Venice, Italy and Summer. Venice Beach is one of many great L.A. beaches, and the
likewise featured gondola rides. The canals originally covered only one where the lively boardwalk upstages the Pacific Ocean. The
the entire area between Abbot Kinney, Pacific Ave., and Venice boardwalk is one of the best places in L.A. for people watching—
Blvd. Because of the growing popularity of automobiles, most everyone from colorful locals to visitors from around the globe.
of the canals were filled in 1929 to create streets like Windward There’s something for everyone on the concrete boardwalk: on one
Ave. and Market St. The remaining canals fell into disrepair for side there are specialty shops, restaurants and uniquely designed
decades, until they reopened in 1993 after a multimillion-dollar residences, and on the other a myriad of street performers, artists,
restoration. Finish off your weekend with a beautiful stroll along fortune tellers and much more.
the pedestrian-only Venice Canals.
